Today we're chatting about Panic attacks vs Panic disorder as well as a few tips when you're in the middle of one, including:What to do:1.Tell yourself IMMEDIATELY that you are not dying and this will pass.2.Breathe! I’ll show you3.Use a paper bag if you’re hyperventilating4.Call someone. Michael. 5.Recognize catastrophic/global thinking.6.Think of someone who has healed from what you’re going through7.Repeat8.Therapy/medicationShow notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/panic-attack-or-panic-disorder-and-what-to-do.Thanks for joining!

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**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.

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National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Tami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.